While I haven't quite finished the game in normal or hard, thought I'd give it a shot. I've done a little reading, but this is gonna be trial and error for me. Going for a fairly high defense, though I already screwed up - wanted to get long strides/fast movement/whatever on my first level up and forgot - got rapid recovery instead.
Fighter
Moon Godlike
Deadfire Archipeligo/Laborer
10/16/15/11/10/16 - can't bring myself to go min in anything
Splitting skills between Athletics, lore & mechanics... I know I should be going stealth, and by spreding myself thing, I'm most likely gimping myself.
I'm going weapon/shield, but not sure what the best type of weapon to use is; nor am I sure if plate or brigadine is better armor... any thoughts would be most helpful. Thanks!